Lead Manager HCM - Payroll

British American Tobacco • Winston-Salem, NC

293d

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization. To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey! We are looking for a Lead Manager HCM - Payroll. This position is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is categorized as a Junior Level role within the Human Resources function. In this role, you will provide SAP Payroll technical support and lead the design, implementation, and testing of new and current configuration changes. You will maintain the SAP payroll environments by leading the implementation and testing of service packs, software upgrades, and other system updates. Additionally, you will partner with internal and external resources to ensure accurate payroll processing and problem resolution, safeguard and ensure confidentiality of HR and payroll data, create and run ad-hoc reports to extract payroll data as needed, and drive priorities and lead projects to support business initiatives.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years in corporate payroll environment (Global Payroll is beneficial)
• Experience with SAP Payroll or other in-house payroll systems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member and lead
• Proficient in the use of office technologies (MS Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Demonstrated technical ability to understand data flow and system interaction
• Federal, state, and local tax knowledge and ability to update system configuration as needed
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Payroll certification desirable (FPC or CPP)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls and testing
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance
• Experience with SuccessFactors
• Experience with Handling third-party vendors, project requirements and timelines
• Timekeeping system knowledge (Kronos)

Responsibilities

• Provide SAP Payroll technical support and lead the design, implementation and testing of new and current configuration changes
• Maintain the SAP payroll environments by leading the implementation and testing of service packs, software upgrades and other system updates
• Partner with internal and external resources to ensure accurate payroll processing and problem resolution
• Safeguard and ensure confidentiality of HR and payroll data
• Create and run ad-hoc reports to extract payroll data, as needed, for external and internal collaborators
• Drive priorities and lead projects to support business initiatives

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children's Education, Community Outreach Leave, and other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree